William S. Mailliard | |
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| 8th United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States | |
| In office March 7, 1974 – February 1, 1977 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Joseph J. Jova |
| Succeeded by | Gale W. McGee |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| In office January 3, 1953 – March 5, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Franck R. Havenner |
| Succeeded by | John L. Burton |
| Constituency | 4th district (1953–1963) 6th district (1963–1974) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Somers Mailliard June 10, 1917 Belvedere, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 1992 (aged 75) Reston, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Whinny Millicent Fox |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | Yale University (BA) Naval War College |
| Occupation | banker |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
William Somers Mailliard (June 10, 1917 – June 10, 1992) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 4th and 6th congressional districts from 1953 to 1974.
During his time in Congress, Mailliard was known for his support of environmental conservation and his efforts to protect California's natural resources. He was a strong advocate for the preservation of the Redwood National Park, which was established during his tenure in Congress.
Mailliard also played a key role in the creation of the Point Reyes National Seashore, a protected area of coastline and wilderness in Northern California. He worked to secure funding for the park and helped to guide its development and management.
In addition to his work in Congress, Mailliard was also a successful businessman, and he played a key role in the development of the Mailliard Ranch, a cattle ranch in Sonoma County, California. He was also involved in the wine industry, and he helped to establish the Sonoma County Wine Library, which is now part of the Sonoma County Library system.
Mailliard died in 1992 at the age of 75.